I can list the reasons for the growth of presidential power and explain how the systems of checks and balances have limited that growth (5.3).
I can explain how certain provisions of the constitution provide for the President's legislative powers and how those powers fit within checks and balances (5.3).
I can identify and explain the non-legislative powers of the president and how those powers fit within checks and balances (5.3)
I can identify and explain the powers a president has as a diplomat and Commander in Chief and how those powers fit within checks and balances (5.4)
Emancipation Proclamation and Federalist 70
Social Studies Teacher obligatory reference to the Hamilton Musical.